Vertical Steel Ladders

Vertical steel ladders, also known as cat ladders, are designed specifically for use where safe vertical access is required. Vertical access ladder designs offer specifiers flexibility and choice. All stepladders and fire ladders comply with the latest British Standards, loads and are CE marked.

Steelway vertical ladders are manufactured in accordance with BSEN 14122 and can be offered with a range of higher level handholds such as extendable and retractable, extended step, etc. Safety rings are included for when required. Our vertical ladders are manufactured in both mild steel and aluminum in accordance with BS EN 4211:2005 and A1:2008 and are specifically designed to meet health and safety requirements.

Whilst the majority of vertical ladders are available in both mild steel and stainless steel, we can also provide them in glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and a choice of finishings depending on the materials used.

Vertical Ladder Types available:


Ladder with extended sides type ‘a’:

These allow access to roof height or raised floors for maintenance and other occasional use. Custom sizes for special applications are available on request.

Ladder with extended sides type ‘b’:

External sided ladders type b are often the perfect choice when a ladder is to be used frequently in the workplace, as they are easier and safer to use than a vertical type ladder.

Note: Handrails omitted for clarity, but must be fitted around the opening with a self-closing gate.

Ladder with extended sides type ‘c’:

It is designed for external ladder access or in situations where a ladder is used by personnel to move from one level to another without using an access hatch. Special sizes are available upon request.

Ladder with retractable tubular handhold type ‘d’:

(Ladder can be supplied with or without retractable handhold)

If you would like to find out more about the range of vertical ladder products we can offer, please contact us here or call 01902 451733.

If you are interested please contact us here or call 01902 451733.

  • ACCESS LADDER WITH EXTENDED SIDES TYPE ‘B’

    ACCESS LADDER WITH EXTENDED SIDES TYPE ‘B’

  • ACCESS LADDER WITH RETRACTABLE TUBULAR HANDHOLD TYPE ‘D’

    ACCESS LADDER WITH RETRACTABLE TUBULAR HANDHOLD TYPE ‘D’

  • ACCESS LADDER WITH EXTENDED SIDES TYPE ‘A’

    ACCESS LADDER WITH EXTENDED SIDES TYPE ‘A’

  • Vertical steel access ladder with safety hoops

    Vertical steel access ladder with safety hoops

  • vertical access ladder

    vertical access ladder

  • Vertical Steel ladder

    Vertical Steel ladder